Emergencies Response: Guidance for Students & Staff
Critical contact numbers in the event of an emergency are:
Security Control
Gilmorehill Campus ext. 4444 (0141-330-4444)
Garscube Campus ext. 2222 (0141-330-2222)
Emergency Services
Fire Brigade 999 (offices = 0141 302 3111)
Police 999 (offices = 0141 532 3500)
Ambulance 999
Accident & Emergency (Western Infirmary) (0141-211-2000)
Safety & Environmental Protection Services ext 5532 (0141-330-5532)
Estates & Buildings
Helpline ext. 6000 (0141-330-6000)
General Office ext. 3577 (0141-330-3577)
If you become aware of an emergency situation, you should immediately phone 999 if necessary and then inform Security Control, saying:
(a) where you are speaking from, your name, department and telephone number
(b) the nature and exact location of the incident
(c) how you have come to know about the emergency
(d) information re any casualties, if known
(e) any other relevant information
Security Control will assume immediate responsibility for the initial response to the situation, liaising with senior university staff and the emergency services.
On their arrival, the emergency services (police, fire, ambulance) will take control of the situation. The University will provide support services and facilities as required.
Role of the Security Control ServiceSecurity Control has a vital role in supervising the initial response to an emergency situation. Specific guidance has been prepared for Security Control staff who are required to respond to an emergency:
http://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/strategiespoliciesregulations/emergencyprocedures/
Emergencies Planning and Incident Control The University has an Emergencies Planning Group. The Group regularly reviews the types of emergency incident the University may face, and continuously updates the University's guidance on response to major incidents, contained within the document 'Planning for Emergencies':
SEPS - PLANNING FOR EMERGENCIES
Following the initial response by Security Control, the Emergencies Planning Group will assume responsibility for coordinating the University's management of an emergency situation.
Membership of the Emergencies Planning Group is:
David Newall, Secretary of Court & Director of Administration (convener)
Ian Black, Director of Human Resources
Neil Campbell, Director of Campus Services
Gordon MacKenzie, Head of Security and Janitorial Services
Alan Bradley, Director of Biological Services
Bob Hay, Permanent Secretary, Students Representative Council
Des Spence, Barclay Medical Centre
Christine Lowther, Director of Student Services
Jim McConnell, Director of Estates & Buildings
Sandy Macdonald, Director of IT Services
Selina Woolcott, Director of Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Susan Stewart, Director of Corporate Communications
Ian Thomson, Insurance Officer
Questions and Suggestions
Any questions or suggestions regarding these guidance notes should be directed to:
David Newall, Secretary of Court ext 4246 or
Gordon MacKenzie, Head of Security ext 6809